Not all renovations or upgrades are created equally – some period features of older homes add beautiful value to your home and should never be updated but other features are better left in the past.
“While certain décor features are timeless, others are very time specific

Whether you are preparing to list your home or just want to invest in your property for your own enjoyment, there are some simple, affordable updates to the exterior you can do; it just takes some planning and a clear idea of what you want

Growing up you might have witnessed your parents do certain household tasks the long way round, or just plain strange, only to justify it by saying “this is the way my mom did it”. Well since the matriarch did it that way it had to

The kitchen is one of the most important spaces in your home; it’s where you cook for your family. You want and need it to be hygienic and while everyone has their own routine of cleaning there are a few nooks and crannies that are

Curb appeal; it’s a concept that may seem simple, but go browse for homes and see how difficult some sellers or landlords find the idea of making a home look inviting.
The concept of an appealing exterior gets even more challenging when you are living in,

The once warm mornings now greet us with an icy embrace and evening creeps in earlier and earlier each day. Summer lovers be warned: these are the tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. But, there is no need for frost-phobic homeowners to sound the alarm

Whether you have been staying in your home for a few years or you just bought your first home, there is one thing you need to do, take a look at your toolbox and make sure you have these 10 essential home maintenance tools.
If something

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is a simple yet highly impactful way to refresh its look and increase its aesthetic appeal, making it more appealing to potential buyers.
“Not only will a new coat of paint make your home more attractive, but it

There is no user manual for all aspects of homeownership, from moving, to taking occupation and to maintaining and understanding common and uncommon defects. Albert van Wyk has more than 38 years’ worth of building experience and has put all he has learned into a

Did you know that inefficient, badly fitting windows can heat up your house by a whopping 75% in summer – and account for a third of total heat loss during winter?
“This can obviously add significantly to your electricity bill so it’s really worth checking that